Edward W. Grogan papers, 1931-1934.

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Edward W. Grogan papers, 1931-1934.

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Chiefly literary works in various stages of completion, ranging from brief anecdotes and articles to full-length fictionalized reminiscences of life on the cattle frontier of Texas. Almost all of the works are based on actual events and people, in many cases including Grogan's own experiences or those of his family. The four full length works are Balfour's Visit, a fictionalized account of the events surrounding the visit of a young Englishman to Texas in the 1880s to investigate the management of an English-owned ranch on the Red River (Grogan's story identifies the visitor as future British prime minister Arthur James Balfour, either as an instance of literary license or in the mistaken belief that Balfour actually did come to Texas); Texas and Southwestern Trail Drivers; Old Chisholm Trail, which includes a detailed description of the route of the Texas cattle trail; and Mike and Jimmie, which follows two immigrants from Ireland who go to Texas to work on railroads. The collection also includes shorter works of fiction and non-fiction, including two accounts of northwest Texas Indian wars, as well as a folder of personal items.

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Grogan, Edward W. (Edward Winston), 1863-

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